DAVID SILVER

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DAVID SILVER With great sadness we announce that on Thursday, August 18, 2016 Dave Silver passed away at Grace Hospital, at 94 years of age. Dave was born in Komarno, MB to the late Moishe and Dina Silver. He was predeceased by his wife Gertie, his siblings Michael (Ruth), Abram (Kitty), Pearl, Sarah (Fred Kravetsky) and Saul (Betty), and his son Ron Silver. Lovingly remembered by his daughters Barbara (Harry Jerome) and Carol (Sid Tolchinsky), and daughter-in-law Rita, his grandchildren Norman (Heather), Shane (Mara), Michael (Yael), Avi (Kelly), Marshall, Daniel (Alisa), Jeffrey (Jenny) and Debra, and his great-grandchildren who will soon number 13. Dave will also be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews and extended family who all thought of him as a father figure. After graduating high school he joined the Canadian Air Force, serving as a pilot during the Second World War. He met his wife, Gertie, in high school and they were married on February 24, 1946. As companions and best friends, they travelled the world and enjoyed their time together wintering in Florida. After the war, he became an electrical contractor. He retired at 72 but continued to demonstrate his work ethic and generosity by giving his time as a handyman. He was known for being able to fix anything and was relied upon by friends and family for his skills and guidance into his 90s. Education was of such importance to him that he taught himself calculus and physics so he could tutor his children and extended family. A loving husband and father, Dave could always be counted on for encouragement, support or a good joke. Dave and Gertie instilled the importance of family and unity to their children and grandchildren. The annual Silver / Kravetsky family picnic, now running for almost 40 years, will continue to be a tradition because of their influence. Dave had many circles of friends, some of whom he travelled with or played cards with for over 60 years. His life was a monument to loyalty, hard work, support of family and individual selflessness. The family thanks Dr. Hayward and the staff at the Shaftesbury Retirement Residence and Grace Hospital for their compassion and care. Special thanks to the grandchildren, nieces and nephews who supported him whenever he needed it. Dave's funeral was held on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Congregation Etz Chayim. Interment was at the Rosh Pina Memorial Park. Rabbi Larry Lander officiated. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 27, 2016